General Information
 
IEEE WCNC BADGES and TICKETS
IEEE WCNC Badges must be worn at all times and are necessary for admittance to all IEEE WCNC Sessions, shuttle buses, CTIA WIRELESS Keynotes, and the Exhibit Floor. You must wear your name badge at all times while in the Las Vegas Convention Center. (Tickets and Badges are needed for entry to the Tutorials)
 
IEEE WCNC 2008 SESSIONS
All IEEE WCNC Sessions will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center
 
IEEE WCNC REGISTRATION
The IEEE WCNC Registration Desk is located in the CTIA WIRELESS 2008 Registration Area, Hall C2 of the Convention Center,
Monday, 31 March      7:30 - 18:00
Tuesday, 1 April         7:30 - 17:00
Wednesday, 2 April    8:00 - 17:00
Thursday, 3 April       8:00 - 14:00

CTIA WIRELESS 2008 SESSIONS
CTIA Keynotes ˆ Location: Barron Room Las Vegas Hilton
Tuesday, 1 April         9:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, 2 April    9:00 - 11:00
Thursday, 3 April       9:30 - 10:30
 
SHUTTLE BUSES & MONORAIL
 
Shuttle Bus Routes and Schedule
For your convenience, shuttle bus service will be available between the Las Vegas Convention Center and most of the official CTIA WIRELESS 2008 hotels. The buses will drop off outside the Las Vegas Convention Center between Registration Hall C2 and the Central Lobby.
 
Tuesday, 1 April         7:30 - 12:00 & 15:00 - 17:30
Wednesday, 2 April    7:30 - 12:00 & 15:00 - 17:30
Thursday, 3 April       7:30 - 10:00 & 13:00 - 15:30
 
Las Vegas Monorail System
The Las Vegas Monorail is a fun, exciting, state-of-the-art public transportation system. This $650 million transportation system runs along a 4-mile route adjacent to the Las Vegas resort corridor with stops at the following seven stations: MGM Grand, Bally's/Paris, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Harrah's/Imperial Palace, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Hilton, and Sahara.  
 
Pricing:
Single Ride $5.00/2-Ride $9.00
Unlimited One Day (24 Hours) $15.00/ Unlimited Three Day (72 Hours) $40.00 (Available at www.lvmonorail.com <http://www.lvmonorail.com>  only)

Ticket Availability:
Tickets are available at automated ticket vending machines at all of the monorail stations.
Ticket machines are also located in all of the resort properties.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 - 2:00 / Friday - Sunday: 7:00 - 3:00
 
IEEE WCNC NETWORKING BREAKS
Networking Breaks will be in the IEEE WCNC Session Area.
 
WiFi ACCESS
Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Access will be available to all attendees with Wi-Fi compatible devices in the following Public and Pre-Function Areas of the Convention Center.
Pre-function common area near the Hilton walkway
Pre-function area outside Room N263
Inside Banners on the first floor in the main lobby
Inside the International Food Market (IFM)
South Bridge spanning Desert Inn Road
 
RESTAURANTS AND REFRESHMENTS
Food Courts and Restaurants are conveniently located throughout the Convention Center. Concessions are available on the CTIA Exhibit Floor.
 
IEEE WCNC HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
Persons who need to talk to a specific IEEE staff member or have questions should go to the IEEE WCNC headquarters Show Office located in N216
  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As in many large cities worldwide, please exercise caution, care and awareness of your physical surrounding as your participate in nightly activities.
 
TIPPING
This is part of the American way of life, based on the principle that you should pay for any special service.  Here are some examples: bartenders: 10 - 15%, bellhops: at least $1 per bag, taxi drivers: 15% of the fare, valet parking attendants: $2

A FRINEDLY REMINDER
Please turn off anything that chirps, beeps, buzzes or rings, including but not limited to pagers, beepers, cell phones, PDA, laptops during the conference.  The speakers and audience thank you for your consideration and cooperation.
 
EVALUATION FORMS
Please take a moment to complete any evaluation forms and return to the location designated on the form.  You will receive an overall conference evaluation form by email after the conference.  Your feedback is important to us and helps us plan future meetings.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Welcome Reception
Monday, 31 March 2008
18:00 - 20:00
 
Sponsored by Ericsson
 
"Live free.  Dine Well.  Drink good beer"
 
Raise a glass with your friends and colleagues from across the globe at Nine Fine Irishmen, an authentic Irish Pub in the New York - New York Hotel and Casino.  
 
Buses will depart from the convention center at 17:30.  
 
Networking Reception
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
18:00 - 19:30
 
Pavilion 1
Las Vegas Hilton
 
Sponsored by Verizon Wireless
 
The Las Vegas Hilton is adjacent to the convention center.